Definitions
- A mineral commonly found in soil and sedimentary rocks. - Used in pigments, ceramics, and as an iron ore. - Often forms in botryoidal or stalactitic shapes.
- A yellow-brown iron oxide mineral that often forms in concretionary masses. - Used as an iron ore and in pigments. - Commonly found in soils and sedimentary rocks.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are iron oxide minerals.
- 2Both are commonly found in soil and sedimentary rocks.
- 3Both are used as pigments in various applications.
- 4Both can be used as an iron ore.
- 5Both have a yellow-brown coloration.
What is the difference?
- 1Crystal structure: Goethite has a needle-like crystal structure while limonite often forms in concretionary masses.
- 2Composition: Goethite is composed of iron, oxygen, and hydrogen while limonite is composed of iron, oxygen, and water.
- 3Color: Goethite can range from brown to black while limonite is typically yellow-brown.
- 4Uses: Goethite is used in ceramics and pigments, while limonite is used in pigments and as an iron ore.
- 5Formation: Goethite often forms in botryoidal or stalactitic shapes while limonite often forms in concretionary masses.
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Goethite and limonite are both iron oxide minerals commonly found in soil and sedimentary rocks. They are used as pigments and can be used as an iron ore. However, they differ in their crystal structure, composition, color, uses, and formation.
